Teaching Artist, Animation and Graphic Arts

Job Details

Job Location: APCH Main Building - Los Angeles, CA 90011Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Title: Part-Time Animation & Graphic Arts Instructor

Reports to: Digital Media Program Specialist           

FLSA Status/Hours: Part-Time/25 hours per week

 

About Us

A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance, and art classes, fitness, and health and wellness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active community members capable of making positive change in the world in which they live.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Digital Media Program Specialist, the Part-Time Animation & Graphic Arts Instructor will ensure program execution aligns with department goals, strategy, budget and expectations. Supports the implementation of program goals and REACH objectives under the guidance of the Digital Media Program Specialist. The Part-Time Animation & Graphic Arts Instructor designs and  implements innovative, engaging, hands-on animation and graphic arts activities and community opportunities for APCH members      

PROGRAM INSTRUCTION & CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Facilitate and lead classes in various animation and graphic arts disciplines (2D Animation, Stop Motion, Illustration, Conceptual Design, etc.)
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation that supports the creative identity and self-expression of South Central youth. Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) and REACH indicators into project planning, and ensure members have opportunities to showcase their work through digital portfolios, exhibitions, or public presentations as culminating experiences.
• Facilitate Animation and Graphic Arts workshops and classes during the school year (August-May)

• Conduct specialty Animation and Graphic Arts dosage to support general day camp(s) during the summer months (June-July)

• Implement high-quality and engaging exposure-based lesson plans for different ages (elementary, middle school, teen) and levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
• Ability to create their own lesson plans and curriculum to teach various levels and interests in Animation and Graphic Arts in alignment with the Digital Media Program Specialist.
• Ensure curriculum is responsive to members’ interests, culturally relevant, and incorporates a variety of instructional techniques and tools (e.g. project-based learning, independent assignments, group projects, etc.) Will evaluate success through surveys and youth feedback
• Provide classroom and project management
• Serve as a mentor and role model for members
• Support maintenance of the Digital Media Lab

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Track attendance and program participation within the Digital Media program
• Maintain accurate inventory of digital media equipment and classroom supplies, including submitting orders
• Support the Digital Media Program Specialist and Associate Director of ACE on internal projects, culminating events, and with outside partners
• Contribute feedback on lesson effectiveness and su